The Club is searching for an Academy Physiotherapist to join its Medical Team to lead YDP/FP staff and oversee medical provision specifically with the U9-16's squads. This role is regarded as a senior position within the medical department and will be renumerated accordingly. The successful applicant will join a leading and innovative medical team which strives to achieve optimal results in the areas of performance, physiotherapy and rehabilitation, while providing elite care for players.
This post will work on all areas of physiotherapy including working within a multidisciplinary team in our Academy which includes coaches, sport scientists, nutritionists, physiotherapists, psychologists, and doctors.
Key Responsibilities
- Academy physiotherapist leading provision of physiotherapy care to foundation phase and youth development phase academy players. To play a lead role in the assessment, treatment, and rehabilitation of injured players. In the main, you will focus on the YDP but will be required to work with FP as well
- Attend and oversee medical provision at academy matches bother home and away, providing pitch side cover if required. Work closely with the coaching and sport science staff as part of an integrated performance team
- To work with the lead (PDP) academy Physiotherapist in the further development and maintenance of injury prevention programs and work collaboratively with the medical and sport science department across the club to ensure a consistent philosophy and approach to rehabilitation
- Ensure player's parents are involved in and happy with ongoing issues and treatments as appropriate and to report any safeguarding concerns as appropriate and act on any concerns brough to your attention
- Uphold Club, Medical Department, health & safety, ethics and safeguarding protocols, acting as a role model to players and staff alike and reflecting the Club's commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people (under 18s)
- Employ awareness of welfare issues, handling all matters with the utmost professionalism, diplomacy and sensitivity
- Attend refresher and development training when necessary, e.g. safeguarding, health & safety and first aid
- Be aware of emergency procedures and the Health & Safety at Work Act relating to the various sites
- Communicate effectively with all key stakeholders, to include other Academy and Medical staff, players and parents and staff
- Organise full-time staff cover and casual support as required
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Senior YDP Physiotherapist Tottenham Hotspur Closing Date: 4 November 2026 Salary: Competitive Location: London, United Kingdom employer: Sportsmith
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